Category: Police and Interior Affairs

UTME 2025: Nigeria’s Universities That Accept 140, 150, 160 JAMB Scores

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

Following the low pass rate recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), many students across the country have been left anxious and uncertain about their next steps. The disappointing results have sparked widespread concern, especially among candidates who had high hopes of gaining admission…

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GLOBAL POLICING: IGP Attends World Police Summit In Dubai

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

..Discusses Cross-Border Intelligence Collaboration The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has embarked on a high-level international engagement at the prestigious World Police Summit 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, joining global law enforcement leaders, security experts, and policy influencers under the summit’s compelling theme: “Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era…

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IGP Orders Issuance Of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the introduction of digital issuance of tinted glass permits nationwide. The move, Egbetokun said, comes in response to rising concerns and complaints from the public over the harassment of vehicle owners by law enforcement agents for using factory fitted tinted windows. According to a statement released…

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FG Declares Friday 18th, Monday 21st April Easter Public Holidays

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April 2025 as public holidays to mark the Christian festival of sacrifice and resurrection – the Good Friday and Easter Monday – respectively. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government, extended heartfelt congratulations to…

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Sowore Vows To Proceed As Police Urge ‘Take IT Back’ Movement To Halt Planned Protest

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

Relentless Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has rejected claims by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the planned nationwide protest by the ‘Take It Back’ movement on Monday is aimed at undermining the National Police Day celebration. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Mr Sowore criticised the statement issued…

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Police Withdraw Invitation To Emir Sanusi Over Kano Eid-el-fitr Killing

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the…

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Lagos Police on High Alert as Nationwide Protests Loom Over Living Costs and Free Speech

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The Lagos State Police Command has placed its entire force on high alert in anticipation of a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025, aimed at addressing soaring living costs and perceived restrictions on free speech. The directive, issued following intelligence reports, comes as civil society organizations (CSOs) and activist groups mobilize citizens across Nigeria…

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FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr Festivities

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared, Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan…

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Kwara Police Command Gets New CP

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

A new police Commissioner has been deployed to take over Kwara Police command. He is CP Ojo Adekimi. He will take control from the newly promoted AIG Victor Olaiya The deployment of CP Adekimi along with 37 other Police Commissioners was announced Friday via a press release on the official ‘x’ handle of the Nigeria…

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Human Rights: IGP Strengthens, Expands GBV Desk Offices To Divisions Across Nigeria

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

..As Police Reassures Commitment to Justice In a decisive move to reinforce the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to human rights, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions nationwide. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and…

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